Ferulic Acid Induces Keratin 6α via Inhibition of Nuclear Beta-Catenin Accumulation and Activation of Nrf2 in Wound-Induced Inflammation

The study investigated the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on wound healing, demonstrating that FA promoted wound closure by enhancing keratinocyte migration and reducing inflammation. FA achieved this by inhibiting nuclear β-catenin accumulation and activating Nrf2, which led to increased keratin 6α expression and reduced inflammatory markers like COX-2 and iNOS. The research involved both mouse models and cellular analyses, showing significant improvements in wound healing with FA treatment compared to controls. These findings suggested that FA could be a promising therapeutic agent for enhancing wound healing through its dual action on keratinocytes and inflammation.